It's perfectly normal. Babies cries are meant to be distressing, because how could babies survive if their mothers didn't rush to soothe the baby so they stop making those awful sounds? Feeling distressed when she is distressed is a sign that you'll be an excellent mother, because you truly care to keep her happy, do you see?
And yes, I imagine that will rather different than how you were raised.
It is possible to be a good mother, even if you had a terrible one yourself, trust me. Now, I was fortunate to have a loving family, but I know woman who had to teach themselves, or turn to mentors, because they have no happy memories of being loved by their own mothers.
I would be happy to do any experiment you would like, if that would help reassure you.
The key, remember, is that if you feel overwhelmed, ask for help. Which is exactly what you doing right here, right now, with me. So you see? You are off to a very fine start.
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It's perfectly normal. Babies cries are meant to be distressing, because how could babies survive if their mothers didn't rush to soothe the baby so they stop making those awful sounds? Feeling distressed when she is distressed is a sign that you'll be an excellent mother, because you truly care to keep her happy, do you see?
And yes, I imagine that will rather different than how you were raised.
It is possible to be a good mother, even if you had a terrible one yourself, trust me. Now, I was fortunate to have a loving family, but I know woman who had to teach themselves, or turn to mentors, because they have no happy memories of being loved by their own mothers.
I would be happy to do any experiment you would like, if that would help reassure you.
The key, remember, is that if you feel overwhelmed, ask for help. Which is exactly what you doing right here, right now, with me. So you see? You are off to a very fine start.